percussion

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Glass removed violins from the orchestra to achieve a dark, primordial orchestral sound along with pounding percussion.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

He added that he has often been offended by "people who have cliches about African music, who expect Africa to produce a certain type of sound" via instruments such as the kora or percussion.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

Sandy percussion accompanies a journey up the Orinoco River.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

He stays faithful to the form of Allen’s brilliant version on her 1989 release “Twylight,” minus the African hand percussion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

For example, according to a 2008 study, girls are more likely to sing, while boys are more likely to play instruments such as bass guitar, trombone, and percussion.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin